Porridge

Isabella likes the idea of porridge more than oatmeal.  I made a Quinoa version and I played with it and did an easy oatmeal version.  It is REALLY tasty and all of us really like it.  It almost doesn't seem like a meal but like a treat.

Serves 1 toddler and 2 adults (adjust accordingly)
I would say 4 servings if you had fruit or toast on the side.

2 cups plain oats
2 tbsp quinoa (optional)
1 1/4 c water
1 c milk
1tsp pumpkin pie spice
a little bit of vanilla extract (forgot to measure)
1 tbsp butter
a pinch of salt
3 tbsp sugar (or less to taste, honey or maple syrup are other options)
raisins or other dried fruit (optional)

1) bring liquids just to a boil in a pot.
2) add oats, quinoa, spices, and sugar. Mix
3) bring back to a boil, turn down to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
4) add butter and let sit for 5 minutes.
5) stir and serve with raisins (unless like my husband you prefer no raisins.)

Raisin Pudding Breakfast Porridge (Made with Quinoa)

From Quinoa 365 by Green & Hemming

2 1/2 c. 2 % milk (I used lowfat)
1 c. quinoa
1/4 c. raisins
2 tbs[ maple syryp or honey (I used honey and maybe a little more than 2 tbsp)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp butter

Combine milk quinoa, cinnamon, raisins and honey or syrup in a medium sauce pan.  Cover, bring to a boil, let simmer stirring occasionally for 5 min.

Beat eggs and vanilla.  When quinoa has cooked temper the eggs.  Put 1 tsp quinoa in the eggs and whisk.  Repeat 7 times.

Mix in the eggs with the rest of the quinoa in the pan and stir.  Cook on low for about 5 more minutes until thickened then add the butter and serve.